Perception and lived experience of movement in patients with fibromyalgia: a qualitative systematic review with meta-synthesis and meta-summary
For individuals with fibromyalgia, movement is experienced as both beneficial and risky. Patient-centered rehabilitation could validate pacing, formalize existing self-management strategies, and offer tailored, supported pathways to sustainable activity.
Authors
- Germano Guerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4342-962X)
- Silvia Bargeri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3489-6429)
- Giuseppe Giovannico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2385-6816)
- Mauro Crestani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1175-4142)
- Michele Marelli
- Giacomo Rossettini
- Martina Sitzia
- Matteo Cioeta
- Leonardo Pellicciari
- Alvisa Palese
- Chad Cook
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- University of Udine (IT)
- University of Molise (IT)
- Duke University (US)
- Clinical Research Institute (US)
- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio (IT)
- Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (IT)
- Duke University Hospital (US)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Universidad Europea de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Rheumatology
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-026-08005-1
- Primary Topic
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Università degli Studi del Molise